Accounts Assistant

TEC Partners Limited; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is partnering with a well-regarded UK accountancy firm to recruit an Accounts Assistant into their growing team. This brand-new role offers the chance to own your work and develop within a supportive, collaborative culture.

Candidates will typically have 2–3 years’ experience in UK practice and ideally hold AAT Level 4, with routine work in accounts prep, VAT, and bookkeeping, plus experience with Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Professional communication when working with clients and colleagues.
• Experience with bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for a range of clients (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders).
• Assist with bookkeeping tasks and VAT returns.
• Support management accounts and financial information preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

NXTGEN is excited to be partnering with a well-regarded accountancy firm to recruit an Accounts Assistant into their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that offers the best of both worlds the resources, client base and opportunities of a larger practice, combined with the friendly, supportive feel of a smaller firm. This Accounts Assistant position is brand new so is a great opportunity to make the role you own.

The firm has an excellent reputation as a firm and prides itself on maintaining a positive and collaborative culture. As an Accounts Assistant will be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together, where people are supported to do their best work and where everyone’s contribution is valued.

This role would suit someone who has already gained a couple of years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice and is AAT Level 4 qualified. Whether you’re looking to continue progressing your career or would prefer to build on your existing skills within a stable and supportive environment, this firm is open to supporting both paths.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Preparing accounts for a range of clients including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Assisting with bookkeeping tasks and preparing VAT returns
• Supporting with management accounts and financial information where required
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Supporting senior members of the team to ensure clients receive a high standard of service
• Communicating with clients to request information and resolve queries
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged

Why This Role is Great:

• The opportunity to join a respected firm with a strong reputation
• A friendly team environment with a genuine small firm feel
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Supportive leadership who value work life balance and team culture
• Flexibility around career progression depending on your long term goals

What We’re Looking For:

• AAT Level 4 qualified
• 2 to 3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Experience preparing accounts and supporting with VAT and bookkeeping tasks
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A professional and friendly approach when working with both clients and colleagues

If you’re looking for an Accounts Assistant role within a firm that combines strong client work with a genuinely supportive culture, this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.